Luana Munize Barbosa Pinheiro[5] (born November 18, 1993) is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist who competes in the women's Strawweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
[7][8] However, her Olympic dreams didn't materialize and she opted to start training mixed martial arts in late 2015.
[7][9][10] Pinheiro racked a 7–1 record, competing in Brazilian regional circuit and Brave Combat Federation before being invited to Dana White's Contender Series.
[15] Pinheiro won the bout via disqualification in the first round after Markos accidentally upkicked her in the head, rendering her unable to continue.
[16] Pinheiro was scheduled to make her sophomore appearance in the organization against Jessica Penne at UFC Fight Night 198 on November 20, 2021.